Programs

Wah Lum Kung Fu offers a variety of classes for children, youth, and adults of all ages. Feel free to drop in any time during school hours for more information and have any questions answered. If you interested in signing up, you may download and fill out an application form (PDF). Please be sure to review the school’s policies before attending a class.

Traditional Kung Fu Group Program

Tuesday – 7:15 PM to 8:30 PM
Friday – 7:15 PM to 8:30 PM
Sunday – 1:00 PM to 2:15 PM

Students will learn kung fu in a group setting in the most traditional ways, passed down from many generations of the Wah Lum System. Students will build a strong and diverse repertoire of kung fu fundamentals through basic exercises, hand & weapon forms, and self-defense. Training is vigorous and rigorous but fun and meaningful; students are expected to progress at their individual pace. Over time and through hard work, students will achieve high level of kung fu and its philosophy achieving great strength, physical stamina, and flexibility, and possessing both strong internal and external commands of power and techniques.

Youth/Junior Kung Fu Group Program

Monday, Wednesday- 5:30 PM to 6:45 PM
Tuesday, Friday – 4:30 PM to 5:45 PM
Saturday – 10:00 AM to 11:15 PM
Sunday – 11:30 AM to 12:45 PM

For ages 7 to 17 yrs old. Youth and junior students will learn kung fu as described in the Traditional Kung Fu Program. Since young people are still developing physically, mentally, and emotionally, kung fu training for them will also gear towards their personal growth. Some students may even be challenged more in different ways to motivate and aspire them to their natural talents and abilities. All students will develop at their individual pace and are expected to learn respect, patience and control, teamwork, self-discipline, and hard work. The program will help young people gain self-confidence and esteem and develop healthily through meaningful and fun kung fu training.

Adult Kung Fu for Health & Fitness Group Program

Tuesday – 6:15 PM to 7:00 PM
Friday – 6:15 PM to 7:00 PM

Classes emphasize strength, flexibility, and balance development. Students will learn kung fu at their own comfortable pace and level of rigor. This program is most appropriate for individuals looking to improve health and fitness through traditional kung fu training for medical reasons, exploring martial art training for the first time, or re-engaging in a traditional martial art environment.

‘Little Mantis’ Pee Wee Program

Saturday – 10:00 AM to 11:15 PM

For Ages 3 to 6 yrs old. Preschoolers and kindergarteners will learn selected kung fu fundamentals appropriate for their age through fun physical exercises and games designed to aid them in their early development. Classes will teach about respect and hard work and inspire social interactions, self-discipline, and self-motivation. Students will gain a better sense of body coordination, build interest to learn kung fu, and develop good basics to prepare them for traditional kung fu training when they are old enough to participate meaningfully.

Kung Fu Private Instruction

Private students will receive weekly one-on-one special attention with Sifu to be coached and moved along in the curriculum at a faster pace, if necessary. Students can but are not required to participate in group classes. Attending group classes is highly recommended.

Tai Chi Group Program

Sunday – 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Monday – 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM
Thursday – 7:15 PM to 8:15 PM

Recommended for ages 10 and up. Students will learn Yang Style Tai Chi as an internal art in a group setting. Classes will teach tai chi basics as a part of class exercises and teach Yang Style forms, including Yang Style 24-Movements, 42-Movements, 108-Movements, Straight-edged sword, Broadsword. classes will progress at a modest pace to ensure meaningful practices of forms to achieve a good understanding of techniques, style, and applications.